Recall 99V-040
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recalled the 1998 to 1999 Subaru Forester and 1 other model: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, master cylinder).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-040
- Reported
- March 3, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 221,987 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles equipped with anti-lock braking system (ABS). (the 1999 2.2 liter legacy vehicles are excluded). In extremely cold weather, the brake pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle stopping distance is increased.
The risk
This condition causes the vehicle stopping distance to be increased, possibly resulting in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began june 7, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact subaru at subaru at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Forester 1998 to 1999
- Subaru Legacy 1998 to 1999